When I was a tween, my mom worked at a prison in Connecticut. She calculated the payroll for the correctional officers at a facility imprisoning male inmates. Listening to my mother talk about her job, my thoughts often wandered to the inmates’ lives. How did they deal with daily confinement? What would life be like … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2011
The Feminist / Sexist See-Saw Ride of the 2011 Emmys
Cross-posted at Fem2pt0. Some assert women fare better on television than in films; more complex roles, feminist issues explored. With some feminist series receiving nominations – Parks & Rec, Mad Men, The Killing, Friday Night Lights, The Good Wife – I hoped the Emmys awards show might reflect its nominees. Well, it did…and didn’t. The … Continue reading
HPV Day and How Bachmann & Perry HPV Vaccine Debate Proves Neither Candidate Gives a Shit About Women’s Health
While I’m a novice political wonk, I’ve been resisting writing about the presidential campaigns of conservative douchebags Congresswoman Michele Bachmann and Governor Rick Perry. Listening to their sexist, racist, ignorant rants makes me want to claw my ear drums out. But hiding my head in the sand isn’t going to make them go away. Although … Continue reading
Emmy Week 2011 at Bitch Flicks: Why Steely Homicide Detective Sarah Linden of ‘The Killing’ Is So Refreshing
Originally published at Bitch Flicks. Who killed Rosie Larsen? This is the pivotal question that motivates The Killing. While a murder mystery, the true catalyst of the show resides in the nuanced characters, particularly steely homicide detective Sarah Linden. Often I lament the gender inequity in films and TV shows, bemoaning their flagrant displays of … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Grown-Up Tomato Sandwiches with Balsamic Dijon Lemon Dressing
Ever since I was a young girl, I loved tomatoes. Actually, that’s an understatement. In fact, I went an entire year eating only tomato soup, green beans and Cheerios. Not kidding. So you might think I’d be sick of them. Nope, I still savor sweet, juicy tomatoes. Biting into those succulent little orbs tastes like … Continue reading
Emmy Week at Bitch Flicks!
Awards shows often overlook women’s contributions in media and the arts. Except of course for the categories specifically designated for them, such as Best Actress or Best Supporting Actress. That’s why I’m thrilled Bitch Flicks is currently showcasing an Emmy Week looking at Emmy-nominated TV shows from a feminist lens. Leading up to the Emmys, … Continue reading
Meat-Free Monday Recipe: Summer Risotto Cakes
Ahhh Labor Day weekend, heralding the end of summer. On this Meat-Free Monday, I set out on a daunting task: to make the tastiest veggie burger. Ever. I wanted to create something juicy and hearty…and of course delicious. Some vegan veggie burger recipes utilize brown rice as a healthy way to bind all the ingredients … Continue reading
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